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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, March 17, 2003 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#03-2878 EDWARD HAMM, Continued) <br /> Roddy indicated that the applicant could accept the height variance, however, questioned <br /> the need to be out of the right-of-way. <br /> Berg reminded the applicant that the entire height of the gate and monuments cannot <br /> exceed 7'. <br /> Hawn reasoned that, if the applicant was truly concerned about security, he would realize <br /> that the current old fence is doing nothing for security. She maintained that, if the <br /> applicant wished to build a replacement fence at a later date, the City would require it be <br /> built further back from the lot line than what is there. Hawn encouraged the applicant to <br /> reconsider where they place the gates and monuments if they wish them to line up with a <br /> new fence in the future. <br /> Roddy asked if the location of the fence would be grandfathered in. <br /> The Commission indicated there would be no grandfathering of the existing fence <br /> location. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Fritzler moved, Chair Smith seconded, to recommend approval of Application #03- <br /> 2878, Edward Hamm,485 Orono Orchard Road South, granting the applicant's <br /> request for a main gate and monument, as well as, pedestrian gate and monument, on <br /> the condition that the gates/monuments do not exceed 7' in height, they are both <br /> stepped back out of the public right-of-way, the gates are 20' wide, and that a lock <br /> box be provided for ease of access by emergency vehicles pursuant of the fire <br /> marshal's request. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> (#8) #03-2879 GARY HEGENES, 2675 SHADYWOOD ROAD,VARIANCES 9:53- <br /> 10:00 P.M. <br /> Gary Hegenes, Applicant, was present. <br /> Chaput explained that the applicant has requested a side yard adjacent setback to street <br /> setback variance to allow a 20.1' setback where 35' is required to construct a 330 s.f. <br /> (15'X22') single stall attached garage addition to the existing attached garage. <br /> While the applicant had suggested that a detached garage could be located 10' from the lot <br /> line in this location without variance approval, Chaput explained that he believes it would <br /> be more appealing to add onto the existing structure. Further, Chaput reported that the <br /> current 21.82% of hardcover in the 75-250' hardcover setback zone does not reflect a 603 <br /> s.f. deck addition that was approved in 2002,but yet to be constructed. With the deck, <br /> PAGE 22 of 24 <br />